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EBH 879

1990 Austin Seven

Blue Petrol 749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

65,100 mi
Last recorded65,100 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Austin Seven14,126 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBH 879
MakeAustin
ModelSeven
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine749cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 65,100 miles
Fail 20 May 2026 65,100 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 64,840 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 64,568 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 64,383 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 64,043 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 63,866 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 63,758 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 63,436 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 62,680 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 62,176 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 61,578 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 61,058 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 60,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 59,711 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 59,059 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 58,284 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 57,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 56,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 55,977 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 55,524 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,919 miles

How Reliable is the Austin Seven?

Based on 13,637 MOT tests across 2,686 vehicles.

92.8%
Pass Rate
223
Miles/Year
101
Year Lifespan
2,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

brake recording little or no effort 108
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 105
Stop lamp not working 104
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 99
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 91
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EBH 879 is a 1990 Austin Seven in Blue with a 749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1990 Austin Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.1% with a typical mileage of 14,126 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Seven fails its MOT is brake recording little or no effort, accounting for 108 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EBH 879, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 101 years. At 36 years old, this Austin Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EBH 879?

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What year was EBH 879 registered?

EBH 879 is a 1990 Austin Seven, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is EBH 879 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EBH 879 shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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